Quick oil change question...

[martyi]

Like MysticGold04, I too use a Fumoto valve. I have a new Honda and it has an aluminum pan which means big bucks if I strip the plug threads. The Fumoto only cost around $30 and it is there forever. It makes oil changes and taking samples a piece of cake and you never have to worry about crush washers again.

 

[RinconVTR]

20 replies about a little copper washer/crush washer/crush gasket/seal/crush seal...ummm...a thin, soft metal or nylon disc used as a seal.

And I thought syn vs dino debate was drawn out. I love this forum!!! lol

 

[Ray H]

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Originally posted by mossad:
I've been changing my oil on my minivan now for 5 years, and have used the same crush washer. ... It sill doesn't leak any oil.

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Same here, but for nearly 45 years on various cars. Never developed a leak at the drain plug, never bothered dressing the washers down with a file, either. Automakers' insistence on new drain plug washers at each oil change is overblown hooie.

 

[rmattingley]

Didn't realize you were supposed to change it in the first place, lol